Nanotechnology Now A Foundational Technology Across Industries, Says Karnataka CM

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Nanotechnology is no longer confined to research laboratories but has become a foundational technology that is transforming healthcare, electronics, energy, agriculture, mobility, aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing, said D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka, at the Bengaluru nanotechnology conference on Tuesday, 04 August 2026.

He was speaking at the 14th edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO, India's flagship international conference and exhibition on nanotechnology, which was inaugurated on Monday. The three-day event has brought together researchers, industry leaders, startups, investors and policymakers to discuss the next phase of nanotechnology innovation.

Among those present were Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka; Dr. Manjula N., IAS, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka; Rangesh Raghavan, Managing Director, Lam Research India; Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao; and Navakanta Bhat, Professor, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute...

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